Pistachios

More about pistachios...Pistachios belong to the same family as mangos and cashews. Iran and the USA are the major producers. The drupes of a deciduous tree that can grow up to 10 metres tall, pistachios ripen in October, when the outer husk pinkens. The seeds then separate from the shell.Also: About a month before ripening, the shell partially opens in the closed husk. This is why the fruit is also known as the ‘smiling pistachio’ in Iran. Pistachios are yellow or green depending on the variety. The green ones are considered the most valuable.They have a pleasant, mildly aromatic, nutty or almond-like flavour. .